Whistleblowing has been increasingly accredited as a substantial mechanism for preventing and detecting corruption and other malpractices. By disclosing acts of wrongdoing, whistleblowers can avert harm, protect human rights, preserve life, and uphold the rule of law. Nevertheless, whistleblowers often come upon various obstacles, including retaliation, dismissal from employment, harassment,

COALITION SUCCESSES Albania: Coalition Helps Pass Whistleblower Law The Institute for Democracy and Mediation, a Coalition member, successfully lobbied for the passage of Albania’s first whistleblower protection law. The law provides retaliation protection for government and company employees. The Law on Whistleblowing and the Protection of Whistleblowers passed the Albanian